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WI today and I'm nervous! For the past two weeks I've only lost a total of 2lbs., but my clothes are fitting looser, so I know the inches are coming off. It seems to be petty on my part, when I'm feeling better and looking better, but I really want to see a loss of poundage today!!

Good Morning everyone!

I did great yesterday. My son is off to L.A. and It is going to be a very busy busy day with no school.

my scale moved 1 pound since Tuesday.

Good Morning everyone! I had my first food nightmare last night... I was on a cruise.. at the buffet line... not an IP food in sight! EEK!!!

I posted this on another thread but haven't gotten an advice so I figure since this thread is more active I'll ask here.

OK, got a similar question/situation. I have been taking the multi vit, CalMag and Potasium as perscribed. The only one that I've might have not taken all 4 daily is the CalMag as some days would take one with a.m. and one/two at noon so I would forget the last. I would take that way because I have a very weak stomach and the first few days I started IP I would get very nauseous. Well last night due to the Big C, my coach said the CalMag might help if taken 2 lunch and 2 dinner. Well low and behold I had that reaction early this a.m. and sour stomach and nausea all day still with some Big D. I began reading about CalMag and some sites don't recommend that high of Mag as it could cause the Big D. I wonder if my body just doesn't need that much Mag. I really feel horrible and don't want to have an episode like that again. Any advice would be appreciated.

Just want to say that like Linden, I am a member of the Stick with It Club. Weeks 7-12 were slow slow slow for me and now the scale can be surprisingly good or bad BUT I feel so much better eating the IP way. I love the rtd vanilla boxes for breakfast. Salad and protein lunch and dinner with veggies. I had put my life on hold carrying around my dog (55 lbs) and more...An occasion treat will be in my future but I don't think I will ever eat out of control for days, weeks, months again. There's just too many things I want to do and places I want to see and I don't want to drag myself around anymore.
Great fun yesterday. I had splurged on a pair of Ferragamo pants about 5 years ago. They were a size 8 and a bit too small. They have been in the shopping bag in my closet and now they FIT. I love shopping at home! And I really love all the clothes choices I have now. I love IP!!!

Well, I don't know if that's what is causing your problem (maybe), but I was told to take the liquid calcium/magnesium capsules, 2 at dinner and 2 at bedtime. They are taken in the evening because they have a tranquilizing effect and also help prevent nighttime leg cramps.

“There are several members still posting who know about sticking with the program even when they're not losing pounds and/or inches-- sticking with it for 8, 9 weeks and more. Linden is one of them and knows whereof she speaks.”

Consider me an IP “old-timer” and president of the Turtle Club (less than 2 lbs/week average); I mostly lurk and don’t post much. To all the Newbies: STICK WITH IT!!

This program is so worth a few months of your life to get healthy. In nearly 5 months, my blood pressure has gone down from scary-high to normal without meds. I’m wearing clothes that I never in my life dreamed of fitting into, have tons of energy, have lowered my goal weight by 15 pounds (thanks to the inspiration of Novak) and feel wonderful.

It doesn’t matter if you loose fast or slow, you will loose. Don’t compare yourself to others, just STICK WITH IT!! Don’t try to scam the program (no, there are no types of sugar cookies allowed), try your best not to cheat and STICK WITH IT!! It’s only a relatively few months out of your life and there is life after Phase 1 (I’m not there yet). Phase 1 will be over and you will be healthy and thin. There will be more birthday dinners, anniversary celebrations, barbeques and state fairs next year—and just think how great you will feel if you just STICK WITH IT!!

Mary

.....in .8 more lbs I WILL have lost 20 lbs! In 24 days! YEAH! SOOOOOOOO excited....hopefully the next 60 come off in the same manner! I'm so stoked!

Jeannie - This is an excellent post! What a way to pay it forward!

JKF - It looks like we probably won't be going to the fair. We checked last night, and today is opening day. We decided that it will probably be very crowded, so maybe next year. Crowds and heat - not for this Chicago girl!

I did my grocery shopping here yesterday. I was so disappointed that the romaine lettuce I bought is bitter! What's up with that? I enjoy making a big salad for lunch, and now I just want to throw out the rest of the romaine.

I did make turkeyburgers yesterday, so I can have one of those for my dinner each night that I'm here. Tonight I'll be babysitting my 2 DGD's while DD and DSIL have a date night. I feel sooooo in control on this trip. Usually, I'm munching on stuff while I'm here, especially in the evening. This time I'm not even having cravings.

WI #13 this morning.... -3lbs (for a total of 32!)!! Take THAT plateau.

I also had my coach configure my total inches lost and she came to the wonderful grand total of 24 inches! Holy cow!

Had to post - I've slipped into the 170's today! For the first time in over 20 years!

179.1 to be exact.

I think I might revise my goal weight down to 165...

I just wish the skin could keep up! At least I know a good bodywork man in Tacoma... now I just have to wish that I didn't hear that another woman who needed it cost $30K!

Rox You will do great, believe in yourself and IP, can't go wrong!!

wyoangel Yeah for you...20lbs is exciting and yes the next 60 will come off in the same manner...IP is great and so are you

Mary Well said!!

HopefulTricia Fitting into clothes that you haven't been able to for a long time is so exhilarating isn't it...I only have 1 more pr of jeans that DD's BF gave her to shrink into size 13!!! Have a great day

Yay! That's awesome! I love that feeling! Had it when I got under 200, then into the 180s! Can't wait for the 170s!! and 160s! Keep up the good work!!!

Reading through all the posts this morning is such an inspiration. My scale hasn't budged in 3 days...and I was all discouraged, but came here and read that I am not alone and that this is worth it and that I am worth it.

Well done to all of you who have persevered.

Blessings Cie